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“It slows everything down. It feels more relaxed. It allows them to have thinking time.
I like how it made you think out of the box.
I like that we had an in-depth discussion – it gave us insight into individuals’ thoughts.
I liked how from the beginning everyone was involved.
It felt like a safe space.
It’s a really good way of getting children seen, heard, validated.
It’s a chance for those who don’t speak as much to have a voice.
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